2020-11-01: Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen, Scottish Cup

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Trivia

Scottish Cup semi-final from 2019/20 season (carried over)
Matches from postponed Scottish Cup run from last season.
The finesse of Tom Rogic to the fore as Celtic seal move to within Scottish Cup victory of quadruple treble
Christie scores one of the goals of the season.
Celtic finally win a match after four matches
Hearts defeated Hibs 2-1 AET in other semi-final. Hearts are now in the second tier (season 2020/21) but were in the top tier in 2019/20. Ex-Celt Craig Gordon apparently had a blinder for Hearts in goals, he was a Celtic goalkeeper in 2019/20.
James Forrest who will require surgery on the ankle stress fracture. He may divide opinion, but I do think we have missed him. Especially his assists and goals. Get well soon James HH
Celtic had drawn 3-3 with Aberdeen last week away in the league.
Women’s football: Hearts 0 Celtic 10 (Ten) – THE result of the weekend, well done Ghirls | The Celtic Star
Hearts: former captain Marius Zaliukas lost his battle with motor neurone disease at the age of 36. RIP
Films: Scottish acting legend Sean Connery has died at age 90. RIP
Rugby: 6N final weekend completed 6mths late; Ire lose to France so England win 6N. Scotland defeat Wales away for first time since 2003.
Liam Henderson: Former Celtic youngster’s decision to leave vindicated as he’s tipped to join a big Serie A side. He’s doing well in Serie B with Lecce. We wish him the best.
Covid
- No crowds
- England to begin month-long lockdown
- Travel to/from England from/to Scotland blocked by Scotland FM Sturgeon (with some caveats).
- Sevco players: George Edmundson and Jordan Jones have been suspended by the club for attending a party and breaching COVID regulations. Should Sevco now have their games postponed for next two weeks?

Summary

“These players, their focus, desire and will to win is one of the best I’ve ever seen. They’re achieving greatness as they go along and sometimes that gets a bit overlooked at times.” Neil Lennon

Neil Lennon: “It’s fantastic to be in another cup final and follow on from a great performance in France on a really heavy pitch. I thought we were very comfortable and were outstanding in the first-half.”

Neil Lennon: “I thought the ones coming in, Edouard, Bitton and Rogic contributed brilliantly to the team. The two wide men were fantastic and scored two great goals and I thought we should maybe have been one or two more up in the first-half.”

(Celtic 1967 on twitter)

Final for a fourth consecutive season

Clean sheet

Class first-half performance

Christie cracker

Another Elyounoussi goal

Rogic brilliant, 2 assists

Love Laxalt already

Bitton bossed it Back to winning ways

(KDS forum)

Thought we were decent going forward in the 1st half though not as good as others believe. Like the Hibs game, I think an early goal (and a goal from distance at that) makes a big difference to how we play and how it’s perceived we played. I reckon Aberdeen had 4 decent-to-good chances. One of them goes in and it’s a completely different game and different response. Having gotten Mr. Grumpy out the way, I thought the energy of Christie and guile of Rogic made a big difference to our play. Also good were McGregor (back to his tidy flawless self) and Moi (back in the position he can play!). Laxalt was superb. What I give for a similar hard, dynamic, committed, technical player to put into central midfield!

I’m less critical of the tiredness and subsequent drop in performance. Maybe we should be fitter but there’s been a lot of injuries and games (a hard game in France on Thursday!) so it’s understandable. I find the substitutions baffling. No point going into that. Everyone saw what was happening, no-one would have made those changes.

Teams

Celtic

29Bain
30Frimpong
4Duffy
6Bitton
93LaxaltBooked at 28mins
8Brown
42McGregor
17Christie Substituted forElhamedat 73’minutes
18Rogic Substituted forNtchamat 84’minutes
27Elyounoussi Substituted forAjetiat 73’minutes
22Edouard Substituted forGriffithsat 73’minutes

Substitutes

1Barkas
3Taylor
9Griffiths
10Ajeti
11Klimala
12Soro
14Turnbull
21Ntcham
44Elhamed

Goals:

Christie (18′ minutes), Elyounoussi (23′ minutes)

Assists:

Rogic (18′ minutes, 23′ minutes)

Aberdeen

1Lewis
3Hoban
14Taylor Substituted forLeighat 64’minutes
4Considine
11Hedges
40McCrorie
19FergusonBooked at 50mins
33Kennedy Substituted forMcGinnat 85’minutes
25Wright
50Watkins Substituted forMainat 79’minutes
16Cosgrove Substituted forMcLennanat 64’minutes

Substitutes

2Logan
5Leigh
6Devlin
8Ojo
9Main
10McGinn
18McLennan
32Edmondson
43Woods

Ref: Don Robertson

Att: None (Covid)

Articles

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Stats

Home Team

Celtic

Away Team

Aberdeen

Possession

Home58%

Away42%

Shots

Home11

Away15

Shots on Target

Home6

Away1

Corners

Home3

Away3

Fouls

Home15

Away15

Articles

The finesse of Tom Rogic to the fore as Celtic seal move to within Scottish Cup victory of quadruple treble

There might have been a part of Tom Rogic that surveyed the rain-lashed Hampden on which Celtc’s 2-0 Scottish Cup semi-final victory over Aberdeen was played out, and wondered.

By Andrew Smith

Sunday, 1st November 2020, 7:00 pm

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/finesse-tom-rogic-fore-celtic-seal-move-within-scottish-cup-victory-quadruple-treble-30217391

Wondered about the fact that he might, at that very time, have been soaking up 28 degree sunshine in Qatar.

Instead, it is the Parkhead club who may wonder just how pivotal the collapse of the Australian’s proposed summer move to the Middle East could prove to their prospects this season.

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The schemer didn’t score as Celtic extended to 35 their astonishing UK record of consecutive cup-tie successes with a commanding victory. Instead, as he always does when fit and in sync, the 27-year-old underscored his team’s attacking flair that allowed them to end a four-game winless run.

Celtic’s Ryan Christie celebrates with team mate Scott Brown after he curls home to make it 1-0 during the William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final match against Aberdeen at Hampden. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rogic was the funnel, and crucial source of finesse, as Celtic probed and pulled out of shape opponents that ultimately couldn’t handle their first-half intent.

His dexterity and technical prowess were central to the second goal for Neil Lennon’s men in the 22nd minute. There seemed no way he could deliver any sort of cross from the byline when forced practically to the line. Yet, with a swivel and a caress of the ball he stood up the perfect centre for Mohamed Elyounoussi to cushion-volley the ball in to the back post from a yard.

Celtic’s first, four minutes later, was all down to the majesty of Ryan Christie, who strode forward from the right, and curled a stonking effort in from fully 22 yards. Notably, though, it was Rogic who fed him after the pair worked space through a give-and-go.

It is no coincidence that Celtic have netted 22 goals across Rogic’s last six starts. His manager Neil Lennon acknowledges he gives the side another dimension, just as he acknowledges the need for delicate handling of a player with knee and ankle issues. However, there is no doubting that Rogic possesses endowments that are rivalled by few in the Scottish game.

A welcome clean sheet

There was oodles for Lennon to be pleased about in a win that leaves only Championship Hearts, in the delayed Scottish Cup final to be staged on December 20, standing between Celtic and a fantastical fourth straight treble.

The Scottish champions were commanding for the first hour before Aberdeen pushed them back as they tired following their exertions in the 2-2 draw at Lille on Thursday. The fact that Derek McInnes’ men could not find a way back in when they had that late spell will be as encouraging a takeaway for Lennon as any other aspect of the afternoon.

Essentially, Shane Duffy and Nir Bitton might be considered a second choice central defensive pairing in the injury absence of Christopher Jullien and Kristoffer Ajer. As Aberdeen stepped up their pressing, they proved stout – not a word that would necessarily be associated with the Republic of Ireland captain’s recent displays for his loan club.

The reward was a first clean sheet in five games, since the 2-0 win away to St Johnstone in mid-September that was followed by the personnel upheaval and result downturn that ensued from the Covid-19 related issues that reared during the last international break.

The return of the real Odsonne Edouard

It wasn’t just the very presence of Odsonne Edouard, in his first start since contracting Covid-19 a month ago, that gave Celtic a more familiarly fearsome look. It was the fact that the French forward looked much more like the unplayable performer of last year that was different. He wasn’t that even before his illness as the then still open transfer window led him to cut a distracted figure.

At Hampden his focus appeared to be back, along with the nimbleness and fluent link-up play with which he excels. He should have netted early on when through on Joe Lewis – the keeper denying him with a double save – but his performance suggested he is settled again in the knowledge that any desired move must be earned through his performances across these winter months.

Moreover, in the use of his squad, Lennon was able to give game time to practically all his key performers – aside from the injured James Forrest, Ajer and Jullien, of course. It is nigh-on two months since he had so many of his established performers at his disposal.

Right at home in Hampden

Celtic supporters’ infantile denigration of Brendan Rodgers does a true disservice to one of his most outstanding legacies. This latest cup success over Aberdeen represents the club’s 14th straight win at the national stadium. A stat – and yet another Scottish Cup record – that illustrates the impact of the now Leicester City manager in his two-and-a-half years in Glasgow. Simply because, prior to his arrival, Celtic had lost on six of their previous 10 visits there.

Lennon may have been in charge for the past five of these successes, but the template was set by his predecessor how impressed on the squad that the big wide expanses of the Hampden pitch should not hold any fears but be a domain in which an enterprising expansive team such as Celtic should revel in. They have certainly taken Rodgers’ instructions fully on board.

Celtic: Bain; Duffy, Bitton, Laxalt; Brown, McGregor; Christie (Elhamed 73), Rogic (Ntcham 84), Elyounoussi (Ajeti 73); Edouard (Griffiths 73). Subs: Barkas, Taylor, Klimala, Soro, Turnbull.

Aberdeen: Lewis; Taylor (Leigh 64); Hoban, Considine; Hedges, McCrorie, Wright, Ferguson, Kennedy (McGinn 85); Cosgrove (McLennan 64), Watkins (Main 79). Subs: Logan, Devlin, Ojo, Edmondson, Woods.

Celtic 2 Aberdeen 0 RECAP: Quadruple treble is ON as Christie and Elyounoussi send Celtic into Scottish Cup final

Celtic and Aberdeen go head-to-head for the second time in seven days with a place in last season’s held over Scottish Cup final up for grabs.

By Matthew Elder

Sunday, 1st November 2020, 1:26 pm

Updated

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Celtic’s Ryan Christie celebrates with team mate Scott Brown after he curls home to make it 1-0 during the William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final against Aberdeen at Hampden (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

If the thrilling 3-3 draw at Pittodrie last Sunday is anything to go by, then an exciting match is in store at Hampden Park as Neil Lennon’s men aim to take one step closer to a quadruple treble, while Aberdeen bid for their first final appearance since 2017.

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Follow all the updates, news and reaction from Hampden in our matchday live blog.

Celtic 2 Aberdeen 0: LIVE

Last updated: Sunday, 01 November, 2020, 16:31

18’ Christie stunner fires Celtic ahead

23’ Elyounoussi doubles the lead from close range

Celtic chasing an unprecedented quadruple Treble

Dons hoping to reach final for first time since 2017

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FULL TIME: Celtic 2 Aberdeen 0

Celtic deliver once again when it matters and now Hearts stand between them and a historic quadruple treble.

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The board is up …

Five minutes of added time indicated but Celtic are defending everything Aberdeen throw at them

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85: Aberdeen sub

McGinn replaces Kennedy in McInnes’ last throw of the dice – but his side are now needing a miracle as they chase a two-goal deficit with five minutes left

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79: Aberdeen sub

Watkins looks to have picked up a hamstring injury and is replaced by Main

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73: Aberdeen shot

A sight of goal for Ferguson from 20 yards but the Aberdeen midfielder can’t keep his shot down, much to his frustration. The Dons are putting on a bit of pressure but they are running out of time to make it count.

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72: Celtic triple change

Goalscorers Christie and Elyounoussi replaced by Griffiths and Elhamed, while Edouard also makes way for Ajeti

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70: Celtic shot

Celtic have dropped off a bit in the last 15 minutes but they burst back to life with an attack that ends with Rogic’s effort taking a deflection into the arms of Lewis

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66: Aberdeen attack

New arrival McLennan makes an immediate mark, beating Laxalt before sending in a dangerous cross that forces Celtic into some desperate defending as Bitton makes a block.

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63: Aberdeen double change

McLennan and Leigh replace Taylor and Cosgrove for the Dons. The game has hit a lull and McInnes will hope his replacements can provide the missing spark.

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49: Aberdeen chance

A missed opportunity for the Dons to pull one back as Wright capitalises on a mistake by Bitton to race into the box and set-up Cosgrove in space but the striker miscues his shot straight into the arms of Bain.

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48: Celtic attack

Celtic almost put the tie beyond any doubt as Christie’s cut back is met by Elyounoussi who is denied by a last-ditch challenge from McCrorie

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46: Restart

Celtic get the second half underway

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HT Celtic 2 Aberdeen 0

Aberdeen had some good moments early on but since opening the scoring Celtic have taken control and it’s now hard to see a way back for Derek McInnes’ men. Celtic look a completely different side from the one that largely struggled at Pittodrie last week.

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Aberdeen tactical change

Derek McInnes has changed to a four at the back, moving Ross McCrorie to right-back, in an attempt to regain a foothold in the match. The Dons have looked shell-shocked since conceding twie in five minutes and cannot afford to lose another before half-time if they are to have any hope of rescuing the tie.

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23: GOAL Celtic 2 Aberdeen 0

The Hoops are now in firm command of this semi-final as Rogic stands up a superb ball to the back post, taking Lewis out of the game, where Elyounoussi arrives ahead of Considine to fire high into the net from inside the six yard box.

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63: Aberdeen double change

McLennan and Leigh replace Taylor and Cosgrove for the Dons. The game has hit a lull and McInnes will hope his replacements can provide the missing spark.

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66: Aberdeen attack

New arrival McLennan makes an immediate mark, beating Laxalt before sending in a dangerous cross that forces Celtic into some desperate defending as Bitton makes a block.

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70: Celtic shot

Celtic have dropped off a bit in the last 15 minutes but they burst back to life with an attack that ends with Rogic’s effort taking a deflection into the arms of Lewis

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72: Celtic triple change

Goalscorers Christie and Elyounoussi replaced by Griffiths and Elhamed, while Edouard also makes way for Ajeti

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73: Aberdeen shot

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79: Aberdeen sub

Watkins looks to have picked up a hamstring injury and is replaced by Main

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85: Aberdeen sub

McGinn replaces Kennedy in McInnes’ last throw of the dice – but his side are now needing a miracle as they chase a two-goal deficit with five minutes left

16 hours ago

The board is up …

Five minutes of added time indicated but Celtic are defending everything Aberdeen throw at them

16 hours ago

FULL TIME: Celtic 2 Aberdeen 0

Celtic deliver once again when it matters and now Hearts stand between them and a historic quadruple treble.

BBC

Celtic are 90 minutes from a quadruple treble after easing past Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup semi-final for their 35th consecutive domestic cup win.

First-half goals by Ryan Christie and Mohamed Elyounoussi ensured that Neil Lennon’s side will be in the 20 December final against Hearts.

Aberdeen did come into the tie after the break, but rarely looked like denying Celtic a first victory in five.

The Pittodrie side have now lost eight in a row against Celtic at Hampden.

Not since 1992 have they beaten the Glasgow side at the national stadium. Eight games, a goal difference of 21-2.

Lennon ‘never questioned’ Celtic players

Reaction & as it happened

Celtic had not lost a cup tie since 2016. Yet, they arrived at Hampden under a cloud. No wins in four and trailing by nine points in the league, albeit with two games in hand.

It was a fast start from both sides. Twice in the opening 10 minutes, Sam Cosgrove rose highest for a header in the box, but he could not direct either on target.

Odsonne Edouard got through the Aberdeen defence but goalkeeper Joe Lewis twice denied him with an instinctive double-save.

Then Ryan Hedges latched on to Scott Wright’s through-ball but took too long to shoot when he had the Celtic defence stretched as play swung from end to end.

A goal was coming, and it arrived in spectacular style. Christie drove inside, took a touch outside the box, then curled a wonderful left-foot shot away from the grasp of the outstretched Lewis.

Celtic turned the screw and soon it was 2-0. Tom Rogic sent a looping ball to the back post for Elyounoussi to knock in. A quarter of the game gone and the semi-final was looking done and dusted.

Aberdeen had a penalty shout when Scott Brown barged Cosgrove over at a corner kick, but referee Don Robertson admonished both and ordered the corner to be retaken.

Aberdeen’s main concern was that Celtic kept coming at them, with Lennon’s side determined to get a third that would finish it.

After Considine was robbed of possession, Ross McCrorie had to make a goal-saving challenge to deny Elyounoussi. Then Aberdeen broke with a chance of their own but Cosgrove’s effort was weak.

But as the game wore on, Celtic looked heavy legged after a busy recent schedule, and Aberdeen started to get further forward.

Hedges and Lewis Ferguson failed to hit the target with efforts, and they had a half-hearted penalty shout when Marley Watkins went down under the challenge of Shane Duffy.

Matty Kennedy had a shot blocked as Aberdeen looked for the goal that would reignite their cup hopes but it never came, and their 30-year wait for a Scottish Cup triumph goes on.

Man of the match – Scott Brown

Celtic captain Scott Brown (right) and Ryan Christie

Captain Scott Brown (right) returned to the starting line-up and showed his worth as Celtic won the midfield battle

What did we learn?

Celtic had gone four without a win, but after spirited performances in the Europa League against AC Milan and Lille they showed they can still turn it on domestically.

Aberdeen have earned plaudits for their performances this season, but defensively they were opened up too easily and it’s seven goals conceded in their last three games.

What they said

Celtic ‘achieving greatness’ – Neil Lennon as Celtic reach another final

Celtic manager Neil Lennon: “We played brilliant in the first half – outstanding and it could have been more. That’s just the follow on from Thursday night. It’s difficult for them to maintain that.

“They looked tired in the second half and that’s understandable, but it was a very comprehensive performance. It’s another cup final and I can’t ask any more of the players than that at the moment.”

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes: “The better team period in the opening period won the game. We actually had some good moments to strike the first blow.

“We’ve played Celtic here often enough and Joe Lewis has made save after save after save. It wasn’t that type of game. It’s a moment of brilliance and a moment of us being a bit slack has cost us today.”

‘Brilliance’ and ‘slackness’ cost Aberdeen – Derek McInnes

What’s next?

Celtic are back in Europa League action on Thursday when they host Sparta Prague (20:00 GMT), while Aberdeen have the chance to move third in the Premiership when they are at home to Hibernian on Friday (19:45).

Match ends, Celtic 2, Aberdeen 0.

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Full Time

Second Half ends, Celtic 2, Aberdeen 0.

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Attempt missed. Lewis Ferguson (Aberdeen) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Connor McLennan.

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Diego Laxalt (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Connor McLennan (Aberdeen).

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Scott Brown (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Andrew Considine (Aberdeen).

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Foul by Albian Ajeti (Celtic).

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Connor McLennan (Aberdeen) wins a free kick on the right wing.

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Jeremie Frimpong (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Ross McCrorie (Aberdeen).

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Offside, Aberdeen. Connor McLennan tries a through ball, but Tommie Hoban is caught offside.

85′

Substitution

Substitution, Aberdeen. Niall McGinn replaces Matthew Kennedy.

84′

Substitution

Substitution, Celtic. Olivier Ntcham replaces Tomas Rogic.

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Attempt missed. Tommie Hoban (Aberdeen) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ryan Hedges with a cross following a set piece situation.

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Foul by Shane Duffy (Celtic).

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Scott Wright (Aberdeen) wins a free kick on the left wing.

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Hatem Elhamed (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Scott Wright (Aberdeen).

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Albian Ajeti (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Andrew Considine (Aberdeen).

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Substitution

Substitution, Aberdeen. Curtis Main replaces Marley Watkins because of an injury.

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Tomas Rogic (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Marley Watkins (Aberdeen).

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Attempt blocked. Matthew Kennedy (Aberdeen) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Marley Watkins.

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Attempt missed. Lewis Ferguson (Aberdeen) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Connor McLennan.

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Substitution

Substitution, Celtic. Hatem Elhamed replaces Ryan Christie.

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Substitution

Substitution, Celtic. Albian Ajeti replaces Mohamed Elyounoussi.

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Substitution

Substitution, Celtic. Leigh Griffiths replaces Odsonne Edouard.

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Attempt saved. Tomas Rogic (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Odsonne Edouard.

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Ryan Christie (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Greg Leigh (Aberdeen).

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Ryan Christie (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Tommie Hoban (Aberdeen).

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Foul by Shane Duffy (Celtic).

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Marley Watkins (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Attempt missed. Greg Leigh (Aberdeen) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.

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Attempt blocked. Marley Watkins (Aberdeen) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

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Attempt blocked. Ryan Hedges (Aberdeen) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

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Foul by Ryan Christie (Celtic).

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Ryan Hedges (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Substitution

Substitution, Aberdeen. Connor McLennan replaces Sam Cosgrove.

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Substitution

Substitution, Aberdeen. Greg Leigh replaces Ash Taylor.

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Foul by Scott Brown (Celtic).

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Sam Cosgrove (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Ryan Christie (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Andrew Considine (Aberdeen).

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Attempt missed. Ryan Hedges (Aberdeen) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ross McCrorie.

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Foul by Mohamed Elyounoussi (Celtic).

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Ryan Hedges (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Foul by Shane Duffy (Celtic).

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Marley Watkins (Aberdeen) wins a free kick on the left wing.

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Foul by Mohamed Elyounoussi (Celtic).

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Ross McCrorie (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Nir Bitton (Celtic).

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Sam Cosgrove (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Lewis Ferguson.

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Attempt blocked. Ryan Christie (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

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Booking

Lewis Ferguson (Aberdeen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

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Ryan Christie (Celtic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Foul by Lewis Ferguson (Aberdeen).

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Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Lewis Ferguson (Aberdeen).

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Attempt saved. Sam Cosgrove (Aberdeen) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Scott Wright.

Second Half

Second Half begins Celtic 2, Aberdeen 0.

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Half Time

First Half ends, Celtic 2, Aberdeen 0.

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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Lewis Ferguson.

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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Andrew Considine.

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Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Foul by Ash Taylor (Aberdeen).

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Attempt missed. Ross McCrorie (Aberdeen) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Lewis Ferguson.

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Attempt saved. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.

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Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Foul by Ryan Hedges (Aberdeen).

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Corner, Aberdeen. Conceded by Scott Brown.

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Foul by Tomas Rogic (Celtic).

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Lewis Ferguson (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Booking

Diego Laxalt (Celtic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

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Foul by Diego Laxalt (Celtic).

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Lewis Ferguson (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Tomas Rogic (Celtic).

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Lewis Ferguson (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Attempt missed. Diego Laxalt (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jeremie Frimpong.

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Goal!

Goal! Celtic 2, Aberdeen 0. Mohamed Elyounoussi (Celtic) right footed shot from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Tomas Rogic with a cross.

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Attempt blocked. Tomas Rogic (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Christie.

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Attempt missed. Ryan Christie (Celtic) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Mohamed Elyounoussi with a cross.

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Goal!

Goal! Celtic 1, Aberdeen 0. Ryan Christie (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Tomas Rogic.

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Attempt missed. Ash Taylor (Aberdeen) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Matthew Kennedy with a cross following a corner.

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Corner, Aberdeen. Conceded by Nir Bitton.

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Attempt blocked. Ryan Hedges (Aberdeen) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

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Attempt blocked. Ryan Hedges (Aberdeen) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Scott Wright.

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Offside, Aberdeen. Andrew Considine tries a through ball, but Sam Cosgrove is caught offside.

12′

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Mohamed Elyounoussi (Celtic) wins a free kick on the left wing.

12′

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Foul by Ross McCrorie (Aberdeen).

11′

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Foul by Tomas Rogic (Celtic).

11′

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Lewis Ferguson (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

10′

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Foul by Odsonne Edouard (Celtic).

10′

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Ash Taylor (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

8′

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Attempt saved. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

8′

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Attempt saved. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryan Christie.

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Corner, Aberdeen. Conceded by Nir Bitton.

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Attempt blocked. Sam Cosgrove (Aberdeen) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Matthew Kennedy with a cross.

4′

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Matthew Kennedy (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

4′

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Foul by Ryan Christie (Celtic).

4′

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Attempt blocked. Ryan Christie (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

3′

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Foul by Sam Cosgrove (Aberdeen).

3′

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Jeremie Frimpong (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

1′

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Attempt missed. Sam Cosgrove (Aberdeen) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Matthew Kennedy with a cross.

Kick Off

First Half begins.

Posted at 14:18 1 Nov14:18 1 Nov

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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

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